1999 Acura TL Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 58about this part
- Share
- 37%of 157 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 117,316miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 58 complaints about the electrical system of the 1999 Acura TL, 37% of the 157 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 117,316 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved and 3 a fire, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving numerous times engine shuts down. I took notice that there were no common issues related to speed, weather outside, time of year. This has happened too many times to list. There was a recall on this car that was performed but it still happens with the new ignition switch. I know that I have to replace the ignition switch.”
NHTSA complaint #10487218, filed 2012-12, 100,000 miles“Engine shuts off while driving at about 65 MPH causing the car to lose speed, hard to steer and hard to brake. I heard that there was a recall about this cars (Acura).with the same (switch) problem. Why my car is not included ??”
NHTSA complaint #10782054, filed 2015-10, 198,000 miles“I own a 99 Acura TL 3.2 which turned off while I was driving 35mph three weeks ago. I then had the car in the shop to be looked at, and they replaced my cables. Then last week I was driving 40mph and the car turned off while I was driving it again! I luckily had been in a local area both times and managed to turn the car to the shoulder of the road successfully. I am scared to drive this car ever again.”
NHTSA complaint #10339236, filed 2010-06, 127,000 miles“Driving normally on city street when suddenly engine died & all electrical on console turned off. Car was diagnosed with faulty ignition switch. There had been a recall for this part. I've confirmed that my car was serviced by dealer under that recall & the ignition switch had been replaced some time ago; the replaced part failed. Incident placed my family in seriously dangerous situation--in middle of road/traffic without power or instruments & barely able to steer.”
NHTSA complaint #10458804, filed 2012-05, 99,100 miles“I have a 1999 Acura TL and the engine stops while I am driving on the freeway, this has happened for 5 days and each time after I pull over and re-start the engine it will run fine, according to honda and Acura there was a recall for the ignition switch, but when I went in to the dealer they say it is not covered by the recall. And I had to pay $280.00. They say the cost for the part is $75.00 and the labor is $210!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10284071, filed 2009-09, 117,316 milesRelated recalls
- 05V025000Jan 28, 2005On certain passenger vehicles, the interlock operation of the ignition switch may not function properly, making it possible to turn the ignition key to the…Covers: Acura TL 1999–2000, Honda Prelude 1997–2001, Accord 1999–2002
- 03V423000Oct 27, 2003On certain passenger vehicles and mini vans, the ignition switch may wear excessively and prevent proper interlock operation, making it possible to turn the…Covers: Acura TL 1999, Honda Accord 1998–1999, Acura CL 1998–1999 +1 more
- 02V120000May 16, 2002On certain sedans, coupes, hatchbacks, and sport utility vehicles, electrical contacts in the ignition switch can degrade due to the high electrical current…Covers: Acura TL 1999, CL 1997–1999, Honda Accord 1997–1999 +5 more
Related service bulletins
- 10018038Jul 1, 2005Speedometer shops can transfer odometer mileage. Acura. Servicenews.
- 10014075Nov 16, 2002Srs warning light on after body shop repair.
- 10014071Nov 16, 2002Odometer accuracy.
- 10014067Nov 16, 2002The homelink system may have test information stored in memory that must be erased before it can be programmed.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 6 | 10% |
| 2012 | 11 | 8% |
| 2010 | 2 | 3% |
| 2009 | 3 | 7% |
| 2008 | 15 | 12% |
| 2007 | 25 | 20% |
| 2006 | 31 | 13% |
| 2005 | 28 | 7% |
| 2004 | 11 | 2% |
| 2003 | 15 | 4% |
| 2002 | 12 | 4% |
| 2001 | 5 | 3% |
| 2000 | 25 | 10% |
| 1999 | 58 | 37% |
| 1998 | 3 | 15% |
| 1997 | 8 | 35% |
| 1996 | 2 | 8% |
Other parts of the 1999 Acura TL
37 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsTires
4 complaintsInterior lighting
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Acura TL
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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